18. Today’s news included the results of a study by Veterans General Hospital on the rise in alcoholism
_____ the country.
(A) over (B) cover (C) across (D) cross
29. All new employees enroll in an intensive English program designed to _____ the amount of time they
are exposed to spoken English.
(A) change (B) broaden (C) maximize (D) reduce
38. Don’t be troubled by Kate’s frequent angry remarks. It’s just _____ of her illness.
(A) a clarification (B) a consistency (C) an enforcement (D) a manifestation